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My bro is down to his last cat v1 mp and needs to upgrade to one of the new versions. the becker is the new kid on the block and has good reviews but the classic silver and dnx are a few dollars cheaper. Which should he go for and why?

I'll throw down another vote for the Aerogel and Mfil 300 being jarring - and I mean that for their weight class, when compared to all other racquets and regardless of the tension and string type. A well designed lighter racquet will do its best to hide the fact that its a lighter racquet and...

NoBadMojo, Im a bit curious about that too. You have been very adamant that people should know their swing weight range and choose racquets accordingly but the Becker 11 is well outside of yours - I think youve said 315 was your goal. Even taking better ball feel into account, why not just move...

AndrewD, Nice choice of racquet. I've been playtesting the Microgel Radical MP and it is a damn fine hit, kind of like the old Ti Rad. I'll be sticking with my Prestige mid(Flexpoint now but switching to the Microgel Prestige) but the Rad is really one for the masses.

The funny thing is, people think all you need to win on grass is a big serve and some decent volleys. That's true to a degree but on the biggest stage of them all it isnt enough. Ivan Lendl always said that what stopped him doing better at Wimbledon was that he found it so hard to break serve...

I'm 41 and still at the point where a smaller and heavier racquet isn't proving to be a disadvantage. For that reason I use the Head Flexpoint Prestige Mid but I will be switching over to the Microgel Prestige when it is released (Im told it will debut at the 2008 Australian Open). I've had a...

I was told to expect a January release date, to coincide with the Australian Open.

Same for me, plus the Asian version of the n90. Thank god I got them cheap because they were the biggest pieces of junk Ive ever used.

Look mate, this is pointless. I'm not sure exactly what you're trying to accomplish but it doesn't help anyone. If you honestly think what you've written is true then good on you. Personally I think you must be trying to have lend of us because everything you've written -especially those...

Touch volleys, a bit of flex helps. Power volleys, a bit stiffer works best. You could generalise and say most of the good serve-volley players use a stiffer racquet but you have to allow for personal preference. Only thing Id say is not to go so stiff you lose feel. Thats a personal thing as...

Ive never been an advocate of 27.5 inch extended length racquets for anyone. Seen too many players who have developed wrist, arm or shoulder injuries using them. Even with good stroke mechanics you're putting the racquet head further away from the ideal position and putting strain on the body...

Fxanimator1, I don't disagree that a young player would be better served by using the modern equipment. They are, after all, playing the modern game so it makes far more sense to utilise a racquet that allows them to do so. Using it at a young age does mean that their game can grow around it...

This is another thing I just dont get. The only thing that made sense is the part about kids not learning a well rounded game. What's the point in making such ridiculous statements? All I'll say is, you're only as good as your second serve. A graphite racquet gives you huge assistance...

Beating a lesser player doesn't illustrate anything except you being better than them. Doing it with a wooden racquet only shows the discrepancy in standards. If I went on court using a Maxply Id beat a lot of people. But, if I went on court with a Maxply and competed against someone of my...

Youve got a larger hitting surface so you do need to add a bit more topspin. How much you use depends on where the ball is in the court. Further back you hit it, the more spin -and arc- you give it. Im probably more aware of the changes to my strokes and overall level of play because of the...

All I know is that Id be thrilled to see some guy walk on to the court toting a ps85. I played that stick for a good 12 years and I know exactly what it will and wont do for you. I also know what the average standard player cant get it to do often enough or well enough. Sadly, at the level I...

At some stage, if they want to improve, they'll have to switch from the 'frying-pan' grip to a continental. Stick with the grip you're using and work on the variety it gives you -slice, flat and kick. In tennis you're only as good as your second serve and apart from the flat serve your...

Dunlop Maxply and the Slazenger Ken Rosewall autograph (little more flex but beautifully balanced).

Mine has the red lettering at the top. Looks like I might have to call it quits and find something else suitable. Ive been playing long enough and at a high enough standard to know how to rebalance the racquet so I also know its a double edged sword. Add weight to rebalance and end up with a...

Thanks RKS12 but Ive run through a fair range of strings and dont seem to be able to get the balance between power and control. Biggest problem is that the racquet Ive got here just cant have a swing weight of 315 and a balance of 9pts HL. If it did, the story would be different. You can...

I was a long time Wilson user and always thought the PS85 and Classic 6.1 were wonderfully solid racquets. But Id say the best Ive tried was the Head Prestige. A better all round racquet than either Wilson and if I hadnt had sponsorship Id have used it. Not much springs to mind of the...

How frustrating but thank you for the information. As a serve and volley racquet, the way it is, I cant see myself sticking with it, much as I like it. Now I played state grade tennis here in Oz for quite a few years and still play at a high standard so I know that my level of play is up to...

Dont think that stroke he suffered would have done his mobility much good. Its a credit to him that he can still hit such a good ball.

Yes. I play mostly doubles so serve-volley. When I play singles I s&v occassionally but am always looking to approach at the first opportunity (like a net rusher who doesnt serve and volley LOL). I had thought the v-engine might be better suited to baseliners or claycourters. I enjoy the...

That's almost a trick question. If you love the Pro Staff then you'd never think anything could replace it just the same as if you loved the t2000 or the Jack Kramer you'd think nothing was worthy (thats the word that bends perspective out of shape). But if you thought it was a good racquet but...

Ive been using the GenII for around the last six months. Fine racquet and I hit pretty well with it but Im having a couple of problems. The main one is that I find it sluggish through the air. I know it has a low swing weight but I dont find it swings as easily as other racquets Ive used...